Salih Mustafa
Salih Mustafa | |
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arbitrary detention, cruel treatment, torture , and murder | |
Penalty | 22 years imprisonment |
Salih Mustafa also known by the nickname "Cali", (born 1 January 1972) is a former
Early life and education
Mustafa was born on 1 January 1972 in the city of Pristina in Kosovo, then part of Yugoslavia. He completed studies in economics and following the end of the Kosovo War, he served as an adviser in the Kosovar Ministry of Defence.[3]
Kosovo War
During the Kosovo War, Mustafa served with the KLA as a commander of a guerilla unit operating in the Llap region of Kosovo.[4] He was a commander in the Battle of Marec. In 2021, Mustafa was charged for war crimes for acts committed against Kosovo Albanian civilians detained in the detention compound in Zllash in April 1999.[5][6]
Trial and conviction
Mustafa was indicted for war crimes by the
In December 2022, he was convicted of the war crimes of
The verdict and sentence were criticized by some
In December 2023, the "Court of appeals chamber" confirmed his convictions and reduced his sentence to 22 years of imprisonment.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "Kosovo: qui est l'ex-commandant Salih Mustafa, jugé à La Haye?". RFI (in French). 15 September 2021. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ Gashi, Blendi (24 September 2020). "Arrestohet ish-shefi i inteligjencës së FSK-së, Salih Mustafa" (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Specialist Prosecutor vs. Salih Mustafa" (PDF). Kosovo Specialist Chamber & Specialist Prosecutor's Office. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ISBN 9789462654914.
- ^ "Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo". Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo. Archived from the original on 25 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Specialist Prosecutor vs Salih Mustafa - Prosecutor Opening Statement" (PDF). Kosovo Specialist Chamber & Specialist Prosecutor's Office. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Bami, Xhorxhina (28 June 2021). "Kosovo War Crimes Court's First Trial Will Set a Precedent". Balkan Insight. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ Bami, Xhorxhina (15 September 2021). "First Trial of Kosovo Ex-Guerrilla Opens at Hague War Crimes Court". Balkan Insight. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Salih Mustafa found guilty of war crimes and sentenced to 26 years of imprisonment". Kosovo Specialist Chambers & Specialist Prosecutor's Office. 16 December 2022. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Conviction of Kosovo's 'Commander Cali' Sparks Anger at Home". Balkan Insight. 16 December 2022. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ "Appeals Panel pronounces judgment in Salih Mustafa case". Kosovo Specialist Chambers & Specialist Prosecutor's Office. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.